Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.21, 318.98 and 132.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 231.21, 318.98 and 132.99 is: 183.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231.21 : 318.98 = 132.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231.21/318.98 = 132.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231.21x = 318.98 × 132.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231.21x = 42,420.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,420.49/231.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183.47
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